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Radio Free Flint PodcastThe Golden Age: Flint Community SchoolsGood school districts are more than a function of how much money they collect from taxpayers. Schools must connect with the community where they are located in ways that go beyond math, science and reading. Flint, Michigan at one time was the envy of America. Flint leaders developed and funded the concept of the Community Schools Program. The Flint School District and its Community Schools Model drew people from across the nation and the world to study the educational model. The concept was replicated in thousands of school districts in the United States and abroad. The...2023-01-0736 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastFly Away Home SnowbirdMillions of American "Snowbirds" seasonally migrate from the Rust Belt to the Sunbelt. They seek more comfortable, warmer climates during the cold winters "up north." Many of the Snowbirds also come from Canada.What is a "Snowbird," and why do they want to move around the country chasing the sunshine? Is there something this lifestyle says about us and our culture? Have our patterns of life mimicked the ducks and the geese? In this essay, Arthur Busch explains why he became a Snowbird and how he feels about leaving his home and family behind in M...2022-11-0813 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastThe Interesting Journey of a Flint Civil War Battlefield FlagFlag Day Special. The Flint soldiers had much success as union soldiers in the American Civil War.There were 90,000 Michigan soldiers deployed in the American civil war.The Flint 10th Infantry deployed along with their battle flag to the civil war battlefields of Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, and North Carolina.The union battle flags they carried were made and gifted to the 10th Michigan Infantry Regiment by women of Flint, Michigan. The union flags were presented to the men who went off to fight in the American civil war.The 10th Michigan...2022-06-1440 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastTroubadour of Crossroads Village Michigan: Neil WoodwardTroubadour Neil Woodward is an instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and folk historian who helps preserve Michigan musical traditions. He is often heard at historic Crossroads Village, Michigan, near Flint in the summer months. Neil holds the title -- State Troubadour. In 2003, the Michigan Legislature officially named Neil Woodward Michigan’s Troubadour in recognition of his lifelong commitment to preserving Great Lakes folk music and culture.Besides Woodward's performances at Genesee County's historic Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad, he spends some of his summer days as a musical performer while strolling around Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Mic...2022-05-2130 min
True Crime FlintInternet Murder Trial: Prosecutor and Defense Lawyer Share StrategiesThis is a re-broadcast of a previous Radio Free Flint Episode on the Sharee Miller Case. The episode was popular with listeners so I thought we would share it with the True Crime Flint audience
This century, the Sharee Miller murder case is one of Michigan's most notable criminal cases. The love triangle that Ms. Miller fostered resulted in the death of her husband, Bruce Miller. Sharee engaged in a torrid affair with a Kansas City cop. She convinced her then-boyfriend, Jerry Cassady, to come to Michigan and murder her husband, Bruce. Ms. Miller did so using...2022-04-0645 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastCS Mott: A Giant in Automotive History Part 1CS Mott was a giant in automotive history.Author Ed Renahan discusses the remarkable life of Charles Stewart Mott. "The Life of Charles Stewart Mott" is a fascinating and comprehensive look at the life of one of the world's most successful capitalists.Charles Stewart Mott (1875-1973) was an American businessman and philanthropist born in Flint, Michigan. He is best known for his involvement in the automobile industry and his philanthropic work.Mott began his career as a clerk in his family's business, which manufactured carriage and automobile...2022-04-0341 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastCarriage Town Ministries and Homelessness in FlintCindy Johns discusses homelessness and the causes of homelessness in the Flint area.Carriage Town Ministries began in 1950 as the Flint Rescue Mission on the banks of the Flint River at Grand Traverse Street. The organization has been working to find solutions to poverty and homelessness for 70 years. The community has supported the work of the organization throughout those years.Many faithful Flint area churches and individuals recognize the calling of Matthew 25 to be ministers to the hungry, the thirsty, and the individuals in need of a place to stay. The Carriage Town organization seeks to...2022-03-2326 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastRev Robert McCathern and His Hip-Hop Civic Park ChurchRev. Robert McCathern, the pastor of a hip church in Flint's Civic Park, tells of convincing young people to put away guns and take up hammers to improve the area.Rev. Robert McCathern, the pastor of the Joy Tabernacle Church, leads a church some call a "hip" church. His Flint, Michigan church is the former Community Presbyterian Church in Flint's Civic Park neighborhood.Pastor McCathern is the founder and director of the Urban Renaissance Center. The Urban Renaissance Center is a faith-based nonprofit established by Joy Tabernacle Church. They...2022-03-1539 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastJeffrey LeValley, Gospel Grammy SongwriterJeffrey LeValley is a gospel composer and songwriter. He discusses a Grammy-winning song he wrote, "Revelations 19:1," recorded by hip-hop artist Kanye West.The pandemic brought well-known Flint area gospel composer, director, and performer Jeffrey LeValley a gift he could never have imagined. In 2021, a song he wrote, Revelations 19:1, was recorded by hip-hop artist Kanye West. The song won a Grammy Award for West and LeValley, who wrote the song. In previous years, LeValley was Grammy-nominated for his work in gospel music. LeValley also received a lifetime achievement award from BMI for his work in Gospel...2022-02-2229 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastThe First Internet Murder Trial (ft David Nickola)The Sharee Miller murder case is one of Michigan's most notable criminal cases this century. The love triangle that Ms. Miller fostered resulted in the death of her husband, Bruce Miller.Sharee engaged in a torrid affair with a Kansas City cop. She convinced her then-boyfriend, Jerry Cassady, to come to Michigan and murder her husband, Bruce.Ms. Miller did so using a litany of falsehoods about her husband abusing her and the love child she was carrying.Jerry Cassady killed himself, leaving behind a suicide note and a laptop...2022-02-1746 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastJudge Duncan Beagle Interview Part TwoGenesee County Circuit Judge Duncan M. Beagle's uplifting story of courage and determination to overcome his physical disability.Genesee County Circuit Judge Duncan M. Beagle will retire at the end of his current term. This is a riveting conversation about the illness that caused him to be unable to use his legs at the age of 43. It is an uplifting story of courage and determination to overcome his physical disability to become one of the most well-liked Judges in Genesee County.The Beagle family has practiced law in Genesee County for over 120 years...2022-02-0928 min
Minority KornerMK308 Homework Done: A+ (Queer Caribbean Stories, Sha’Carri Richardson, Music Industry Failing Diversity Report Card, Red Table Talk: Paris Jackson & Willow Smith, Stonewall & Anheuser-Busch , UEFA & Manuel Neur’s Rainbow Band)Minority Korner turns 6, and Nnekay is here to dish on the latest! James shares what it means to be out and proud at work, how far we’ve come, while still so much more to go. It may be Black Music Month, but the music industry’s report card is in on diversity and surprise: it’s not great. Nnekay did her homework and is bringing you the perfect Korner intersection celebrating both Pride and Caribbean heritage month with a list of Queer Caribbean stories you should check out- reading rainbow style, but don’t just take her word for it...2021-06-251h 02
Radio Free Flint PodcastFlint Poet Laurate Semaj BrownPoet Semaj Brown is Flint's Poet Laureate. Her work in Flint uses poetry to address literacy problems with lead-poisoned children.Semaj Brown is the first Poet Laureate appointed by the City of Flint. She delivers a riveting read of a poem she wrote for the people of Flint.The Academy of American Poets recently recognized her talents as a Poet Laureate.Semaj works in Flint using poetry to address literacy problems with lead-poisoned children. Semaj is also an accomplished playwright, published author, and lecturer.In Flint, her work in the...2021-06-0847 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastRico Phillips Helps Hockey Break Barriers to DiversityRico Phillips is a retired, 27-year veteran Flint Firefighter. He is also an inspiration!. In 2019, the National Hockey League honored Rico with its prestigious Community Hero Award. They did so because, in 2010, Phillips started an inner-city hockey program to introduce Flint kids to the sport. Rico shares fascinating stories about growing up in Flint, being bi-racial, and how he decided to become a firefighter.Ricco discusses his work with children in Flint. He also talks about his work as Director of Cultural Diversity and Inclusion with the Ontario Hockey League and black NHL players to bridge the...2021-05-2149 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastMichigan Truck Camper Tour: Lake Huron ShorelineTawas Point State Park is located on Lake Huron in Northern Michigan near East Tawas, Michigan.The state park encompasses 183 acres at the end of a sand spit that forms Tawas Bay. It has been referred to as the "Cape Cod of the Midwest" and is a notable bird-watching site.Ossineke is a rustic State Forest campground on Lake Huron with crystal clear water and a sandy beach. The area, including Presque Isle, has quiet beaches.Cheboygan is near Michigan's Inland Waterway, a 38-mile (61-km) channel comprising many streams and Crooked...2021-05-0623 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastMichigan Lumber Company: Oldest Lumber Yard in Flint AreaMichigan Lumber is a Centennial business in the City of Flint. Gerald Haan and his daughter Katie are the third and fourth generation to run the family-owned business.Gerald also shares his views about Michigan Lumber, Flint, and its future. He also shares his dream of building affordable new single-family housing in the downtown Flint area.Michigan Lumber is located just beyond the center of downtown Flint. The family-owned business has been working from its original location since its founders came to the Greater Flint area in 1916.Most observers would assume...2021-05-0335 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastAuthor Patricia MajherPatricia Majher discusses her books of mini-biographies, including three Flint natives, MI; Michael Moore, Jim Abbott, and Sara Emma Edmonds.Her books Great Girls and Bold Boys are designed for children but are informative and entertaining for people of all ages.A deep-sea diver, a dancer, an activist, an aviator, a singer, and a soldier—Great Girls in Michigan History—explores the stories of 20 boys who did some amazing things before they turned 20 years old. Author Patricia Majher offers young readers easy-to-read mini-biographies about highly acclaimed and lesser-known Michiganders, who led remarkable lives that...2021-04-2535 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastThe Poisoned City: Flint’s Water Crisis (ft. Anna Clark)Anna Clark is an accomplished author and journalist.In The Poisoned City: Flint's Water and the American Urban Tragedy, Anna examines what happened to poison the water in Flint, Michigan. She digs into the public policies that need reform and drinking water policy decisions by the Flint and Michigan governments.Anna Clark lives in Detroit. She is a reporter for ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to investigative journalism with moral force.Ann Clark's book won the Hillman Prize for Book Journalism and the Rachel Carson Environment Book Award...2021-04-1844 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastJermaine Reese, PhDJermaine Reese, spent eighteen years as a Flint Police Officer. He shares his policing career, its highs and lows. He patrolled the Flint, Michigan neighborhood where he was raised.What is life like in a City of Flint patrol car? What will it take for Flint's crime statistics to improve? What type of training for police will reduce abuse claims and lawsuits?Dr. Reese explains that one of those challenges was being black and a policeman. Professor Reese also comments on the Black Lives Matter movement and its impact on policing today.He de...2021-04-1436 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastMichael JablonskiGrand Blanc, MI attorney and businessman Michael Jablonski is an entrepreneurial success. Jablonski shares stories from his business career in the food and entertainment business in Mid-Michigan.Few people in Michigan have made an impact on the Flint area community's entertainment and fine dining as Michael Jablonski.Michael has developed several concept businesses in the Flint, Michigan area. Those establishments, Celebrations Night Club and Brick Street have became some of the most popular and financially successful businesses in Genesee County.Michael owned or managed other food and entertainment businesses including: R.C...2021-04-0442 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastJoel Bye and the Blue Hawaiians BandJoel Bye and his band the Blue Hawaiians are legendary amongst Michigan music fans.Joel shares the colorful history of the band as well as his prior band The Nick Garvey Band.In a hilarious and surprisingly reflective interview Joel Bye shares how he got started playing the drums with another local legend, the late jazz master Sherman Mitchell, playing in the Fireside Lounge in Flint.He speaks optimistically about Flint, Michigan and what the town has ment to him. He played his first gig at Ballenger Park in Flint, for a concert...2021-03-2838 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastWilliam S. Ballenger IIIWilliam S. Ballenger III of Flint, Michigan is a descendant of one of the founders of Buick, Chevrolet Motor Car Company, General Motors. Bill is a member of the family that philanthropically endowed the Flint area. Bill shares his family's history, accomplishments, and philanthropic activity. Along the way, Bill shares experiences about growing up in Flint and shares his memories of the late Charles Stewart Mott and family.Bill Ballenger is a former State Senator, State Representative, the Michigan Racing Commissioner and the Director of The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulation. He is also a former...2021-03-2134 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastPete Flanders, Musical MemoriesPete "Fat Cat" Flanders is perhaps one of the best remembered radio personalities in the Mid-Michigan media market. He is the owner of Musical Memories, a Flint record shop that specializes in vinyl record sales.Pete recounts his 40 year history in Flint area radio sharing stories from his long career as a DJ, Concert Promoter and Businessman. Pete worked at WHMM with its urban format and WTAC with its contemporary Rock format.He has worked as a promoter, announcer, or tour assistant to some of the greatest names in R&B, Soul Music and Rock. He...2021-03-1440 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastFlint Community Schools (ft Norm Bryant)Norman Bryant is a former President of Flint Board of Education. At 85 years of age, he shares the history of the Flint Community Schools and high school athletics.Norm is the founder of the Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame.Norm provides a wonderful oral history of African American life in a northern US industrial community in the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's.During the interview Norm Bryant discusses the people and activities around Flint, Michigan becoming the first U.S. major city to adopt an Open Housing Ordinance. Flint also became the f...2021-03-1139 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastJoel Feick: Life After TelevisionLocal news anchor Joel Feick stepped down from local television news after 35 years. He left familiar seat as "The People's News Anchor". Joel shares stories about his life as a reporter. In this podcast, Joel shares his memories of the characters whom he covered as a journalist. He also shares memories of colleagues and other reporters in the Mid-Michigan area. He worked 27 years for ABC-12 and then 8 years at NBC25/FOX66 where concluded his career in broadcasting.In November 2020, Joel was elected to the Grand Blanc Township Board of Trustees. He is now working for Disability Network of Gr...2021-03-0837 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastArlene Crane-Curns: 93 Year Old Author Shares Her StoryAt 90 years old Arlene Crane-Curns, who has lived almost a century, authored a book! In Homemade Noodles and Cars, Arlene tells the story of her family-from World War I and how it affected them. Her parents struggled to provide a home for their five children during the Great Depression. She grew up in Flint, Michigan. Arlene tells of her family's role in World War II and meeting her soon-to-be husband when he came home from the war. She and her husband, who was disabled in the war, started married life with a monthly income of $89 and had four babies in...2021-03-0841 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastThe KKK and Flint, Michigan 1920-2020The KKK has been very active in Flint, Michigan since at least the 1920's. Michigan has been a hotbed for white nationalist and KKK activity for 100 years.This is a Radio Free Flint podcast essay on the history of the KKK, White Nationalists and other hate groups in Flint, Michigan.The Klan organizes parades, picnics, social relief efforts and activities for children in Flint in years gone by. The former Prosecutor (1993-2005) of the county where Flint is located shares stories of his battles with white nationalism in Flint. He discusses the KKK activities in Fli...2021-03-0433 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastFighting the Poll Tax with Attorney Robert SegarThis Black History Month podcast is in honor of and dedicated to Evelyn Thomas Butts and her attorney Robert Segar of Flint, Michigan. Evelyn Thomas Butts, an African American civil rights activist and politician in Virginia. She is best known for challenging the poll tax and took her case before the United States Supreme Court. Butts was part of the civil rights movement and later became an influential member of Norfolk politics. Robert Segar has been honored by the Michigan State Bar Association for being a Champion of Justice for his role in this case. The understated attorney volunteered to...2021-02-2837 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastFormer neo-Nazi Leader Charts an Unusual PathRyan Lo'Ree, is the former leader of the Rollingwood Skins a white nationalist gang. He participated in this interview. Flint has its share of radical white nationalist groups.Ryan Lo'Ree is a man with a life story made for a television drama production. He has emerged from the rough and tumble eastside of Flint. He eventually became caught up in Michigan's criminal justice system and joined a local neo-nazi hate group.Ryan finished a residential school for troubled kids, and eventually joined the U.S. Army. Upon his discharge from military service he was coaxed...2021-02-0444 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastDaniel J. Clark: Your Grandpa's 1950's Auto IndustryDaniel Clark, Professor of Business at Oakland University, establishes in his book; Disruption in Detroit: Autoworkers and the Elusive Postwar Boom, that autoworkers and the auto industry experienced anything but stable prosperity during the so-called Golden Age of the 1950s.Professor Clark draws on oral interviews with retired UAW members and archives of regional newspapers. Professor Clark's methods of research prove the mythology surrounding autoworkers during the postwar years was far removed from the lives these men and women actually lived.It is a bedrock American belief: the 1950s were a golden age of prosperity...2021-02-0133 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastAng Adamzcik: Arts & ScrapsAng Adamzcik is executive director of Detroit, MI non-profit Arts & Scraps, whose mission is to use recycled industrial scraps to help people of all ages and abilities think, create and learn.Arts & Scraps provides hands-on learning and creative experiences through programs at its facility and throughout Southeast Michigan with an emphasis in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education.They provide a community space for creating, and operate a public store that sells recycled materials at low cost to assist all economic levels. Arts and Scraps provides recycled materials for minimal cost to 3,300 organizations/classrooms annually, impact...2021-01-1723 min
True Crime FlintThe Bath Schoolhouse Bombing of 1927 with author John SmolensAuthor John Smolens is an award winning novelist whose historical fiction "Day of Days" tells the story of the tragic and shocking bombing of the Bath, Michigan Schoolhouse in 1927. There were 45 people killed in that bombing and countless children and adults injured.
In the spring 1927, Andrew Kehoe, the treasurer for the school board in Bath, Michigan, spent weeks surreptitiously wiring the public school, as well as his farm, with hundreds of pounds of dynamite. The explosions on May 18, the day before graduation, killed and maimed dozens of children, as well as teachers, administrators, and village...2021-01-1138 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastThe Bath Schoolhouse Bombing, with author John SmolensAuthor John Smolens is an award winning novelist whose historical fiction Day of Days tells the story of the tragic and shocking bombing of the Bath, Michigan Schoolhouse in 1927.There were 45 people killed in that bombing and countless children and adults injured. In the spring 1927,Andrew Kehoe, the treasurer for the school board in Bath, Michigan, spent weeks surreptitiously wiring the public school, as well as his farm, with hundreds of pounds of dynamite. The explosions on May 18, the day before graduation, killed and maimed dozens of children, as well as teachers, administrators, and village...2021-01-1028 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastCountry Music Capital of the North (ft David Norris)broadcaster David O. Norris shares memories of a career in public and country radio broadcasting.Norris shares how Flint came to proclaim itself as the "Country Music Capitol of the North". He shares highlights of his decades long association with Maybelle Carter and the Carter family.David shares a great story about Johnny Cash and the Carter Family performing at the IMA Auditorium in Flint during his final career tour. During the performance an irate fan jumped on stage and attempted to fight with Johnny Cash. That incident with the fan, in which Maybelle Carter was...2020-12-3115 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastMC5 Guitarsist Wayne Kramer: Rock and Roll PioneerWayne Kramer is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, author, producer, and film and television composer. He was co-founder of the Detroit rock group MC5, and Rolling Stone named him one of the top 100 guitarists of all time. Wayne was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan.Wayne Kramer has written a memoir, The Hard Stuff: Dope, Crime, the Mc5, and My Life of Impossibilities.The MC5 recorded and performed the song "Kick Out the Jams, which became an anthem for the protest movement of the 1960s. Along with that, came a passion for rock and roll a...2020-12-2729 min
True Crime FlintA Murder Confession but No BodiesA prisoner in Starke, Florida wrote me a letter one day. It started out with the spookiest of lines, "Dear Mr. Busch, I have been diagnosed with AIDS and it is terminal. I killed two people in your area and I need to get right with God".2020-12-2221 minTrue Crime FlintFraternal Twins Murder Case: Cain and Able RevisitedDavid Melfi did what no parent could have ever imagined, held his twin brother down while another man stabbed him 45 times. He participated in the murder of his twin.2020-12-2218 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastErnie Harwell: Detroit Tiger Broadcaster (ft Jack Lessenbury)Jack Lessenberry and Flint area Detroit Tiger fans share their special memories of Ernie Harwell in this tribute podcast.Award- winning journalist Jack Lessenberry, formerly of Michigan Public Radio, was a personal friend of Detroit Tiger broadcaster,Ernie Harwell was a Michigan cultural icon. He has a special place in the hearts and memories of Tiger fans.We invited Flint area fans to recount their favorite memories of Ernie. Included on our guest list are" Sue Meisner-Kelly a retired Flint Community Schools teacher, Dave Cobb a Flushing resident and retired GM employee, a...2020-12-2038 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastHip Hop Artist Joe Ryan III: Flint to HollywoodJoe Ryan III is a multi-talented music wizard who exudes charisma and confidence reminiscent of Magic Johnson. Flint, Michigan has shared its athletes with America not as much is said about its musical artists. Joe is only in his early 30’s now and has had a remarkable start to a career in Hollywood. Ryan is an independent Artist, Producer, Songwriter, Composer, Engineer and DJ.Previously, Radio Free Flint interviewed Joe Ryan III about his song Flint, Michigan (Click Here to Listen to Previous Podcast) It was a song with his 90 year old grandmother. He was so popular with our audience we d...2020-12-1318 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastFlint Water Crisis: Musical Tribute (ft Antje Duvekot and Barb Barton)Two amazing award winning singer-songwriters Antje Duvekot of Boston, MA and Barb Barton of Lansing, MI use their voices and platforms to help keep us from forgetting the poisoned children of Flint, Michigan.The Flint Water Crisis has captured the attention of songwriters across America. Many songwriters have written about the government's failures in creating the drinking water tragedy in Flint.The Flint water crisis has resulted in dozens of deaths as well as the poisoning of children an adults. The water crisis was was discovered in 2015 and still not fully resolved. People in the Fli...2020-11-2925 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastKate Garns: Self Talk & Motivational SpeakingKate Garns is a national motivational & leadership speaker, Disney Performer and author. Kate works with student government leaders across the nation about self talk and leadership using motivational themes.Garns has Flint roots as her family is from the Flint area. She discusses the pursuit of her career in entertainment and public speaking.Kate's message to young people of America is inspiring and convincing. More importantly she speaks to values based lessons that are not just good medicine for the younger generation but for all generations.More specifically Kate specializes in self- talk. She...2020-11-2616 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastMarty Embry: Flint Basketball LegendMarty Embry is a legendary basketball player, whose teams at Flint Central High School won two Class A Michigan High School basketball titles.Marty Embry played at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. His teams played in three NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments, as well as an NIT college post-season tournament.Marty was an NBA 3rd-round draft pick of the Utah Jazz and went on to play 13 seasons of professional basketball.Notably, Marty has published 13 books. His works include 8 cookbooks, a self-help book (Diary of a Depressive), 2 books of quotes, 3 poetry books, and s...2020-11-2224 min
True Crime FlintThe Purple Gang's Legendary HistoryAmerican popular culture has memorialized the Purple Gang in books, movies and even Elvis Presley's hit "Jail House Rock" mentions the notorious Detroit gang. The Purple Gang sat on top of the underworld of Michigan in the 1920s and 1930's until the Mafia took over in Detroit, Michigan. They did deals with Al Capone, the notorious mobster from Chicago. The Purple Gang played in northern Michigan and hid out in places like Lupton, Clare and Roscommon, Michigan. Our guest is Gregory Fournier, author of The Elusive Purple Gang: Detroit's Kosher Nostra is a concise history...2020-11-1930 minTrue Crime FlintGeorge's Gambling Joint Armed Robbery and PinballFlint's southend is where autoworkers live and work. In days past, before General Motors closed its many facotries in Flint, South Saginaw Street was a hustling and bustling place. Not so different from other busy industrial towns. The "strip" as it was known by the locals was located along S. Saginaw Street in front of GM's Fisher Body Plant #1. It was a place where strangers with guns came to do their business.2020-11-1912 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastThe Purple Gang's Legendary History (ft Gregory Fournier)Gregory Fournier is the author of The Purple Gang: Detroit's Kosher Nostra is a concise history of one of America's most notorious Prohibition-era gangs.Fournier shares fascinating stories during this interview about one of America's most notorious gangs. American popular culture has memorialized the Purple Gang in books, movies, and even Elvis Presley's hit "Jail House Rock" mentions the notorious Detroit gang.The Purple Gang sat on top of the underworld of Michigan in the 1920s and 1930s until the Mafia took over in Detroit, Michigan. They did deals with Al Capone, the notorious mobster fr...2020-11-1928 minTrue Crime FlintRobbery Murder at Mary's DairyFlushing, Michigan is a quiet bedroom community of one of America's most violent cities, Flint, Michigan. That was until two drug crazed armed robbers rounded up three people at a convenience store and left them dead. To this day the brutal senseless robbery is seared into the memories of those in the All-American town.2020-11-1510 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastHip Hop Artist and His 90-Year-Old Grandma Pen Flint Water Crisis SongHip Hop recording artist Joe Ryan III a Flint, Michigan native, was profoundly moved to action by the Flint Water Crisis.He called back home to his 90-year-old grandmother, Odessa Houston, who began to sing a song on the telephone. Joe recorded her singing over the phone line, then he composed, produced, and recorded his "hip hop" style song "Flint, Michigan".Joe Ryan III discusses in this interview why he wrote the song and its meaning.------- Learn more about Joe Ryan III and his musical career at his website Joe Ryan I...2020-11-1418 minTrue Crime FlintThe Unsolved Murder at Charlies' Drug StoreThis is a true crime story about an unsolved murder of a Flint drug store owner in 1954. It was the former prosecutor's welcome to Flint, as his mom was pregnant for him at the time she witnessed the armed robbery and murder. The murder took place in a 1950's style drug store complete with a soda fountain. He recounts his mother's trauma and what unfolded afterwards.
The storey then captures what has occurred 65 years later to Flint, Michigan. The once wealthy town has been overtaken by globalization, violent crime, drugs, a public...2020-11-1315 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastToxic Brownfield and the Flint RiverFlint, Michigan's Buick City brownfield site does not have just a little bit of toxic chemicals left behind by GM, there appears to be a massive amount of environmental damage.As the Flint water crisis, the real story is not out there just yet about the Buick City brownfield site. More is learned each year about the extent of the damage. The Buick City site appears to be a crime scene.Remember there have already been millions and millions of EPA Super Fund dollars spent to clean the site up. While General Motors (GM) can...2020-11-1217 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastFlint River Blues: Colton OrtThe Flint River Blues is one of many songs written about the Flint Water Crisis.Colton Ort, a singer-songwriter documents for history the lead-tainted water of Flint. He discussed his song and the message he is trying to send. lead-tainted Special Thanks to Colton Ort who provided the song, The Flint River Blues. Colton is a singer-songwriter who wrote this song to help keep the poisoned children of Flint from being forgotten. Watch a YouTube video interview with Colton Ort with Radio Free Flint To learn more about Colton Ort and his music visit his Facebook P...2020-11-1013 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastA Cain & Able Murder Case: David MelfiA true crime story about fratricide. The killing involves fraternal twins. One twin, David Melfi along with a friend helped kill the other twin by stabbing him 45 times. It is a shocking crime. The Prosecutor in the case, Arthur A. Busch narrates the case from his vantage point. This is a riveting story. It remained in the local news for nearly two years from the time of the crime in 1995 until the sentencing in 1997.-----Read the news article about the resentencing of David Melfi:Flint man who killed twin at age 16 will no lon...2020-11-1016 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastOde to Singer Songwriter Justin Townes EarleSinger-Songwriter Justin Townes Earle was a Nashville, Tennessee native who understood Flint, Michigan perfectly.Justin never played a gig in Flint, but he was eager to find his way to a stage in the Flint area. He died before he had his opportunity.Townes-Earle penned the song “Flint City Shake” that encapsulates the history and importance of Flint, Michigan to America. The people of the City of Flint lost a great advocate in Justin Townes Earle. He stood up for working-class America and for social and economic justice.Townes-Earle understood what the people of Fl...2020-10-2414 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastSafetyville, USA Part 1Safetyville, Flint Michigan has a very special place in the hearts of many baby boomers in the Flint Area.This podcast narrative by Arthur Busch recalls the Safetyville of the 1960s in Flint, Michigan.The podcast episode has a brief interview with powered car expert, Lee Exline, on the cars driven by Safetyville. He was the man who bought the cars we drove in our youth.STOP-LOOK-LISTEN remember that lesson? Many Flint children growing up in Flint received their first driver's license at Safetyville-Flint.Safetyville, USA Flint was located at Kearsley...2020-10-1916 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastCharacters in the Commercials: Flint Television AdvertisingMark Parsells' stories of the history of radio and television advertising in Mid-Michigan are full of humor. Mark's late father, Vern Parsell, was a pioneering Flint area automobile dealer.Mark Parsell got the grit and determination in Flint that he needed to launch a second career in the recording business in Memphis, TN.Parsell, a Flint-area native, operates South Main Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. His studio attracts recording artists from across the globe. He is also known as the "Mayor" of South Main.In the podcast interview, Mark reveals himself as a "chip...2020-10-1218 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastHarrowing Rescue of Orphan Babies, a Plane Crash and a Flint Hero, Phillip WiseSgt. Phillip R. Wise, a Flint, Michigan native, has been on a decades-long quest to find the answers about the crash of a C 5-A transport plane in which he was a crew member trying to save orphan Vietnamese-American babies.Sgt. Wise has an eternal bond with the surviving children, now adults of his mission, and the few other adults who survived the flight. He has sought to honor the fallen, and come to terms with why God let him live.In the spring of 1975, the US government decided to save as many orphans as...2020-10-0142 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastTruck Camping: The Mackinac Bridge and the Straits of MackinawThe Radio Free Flint Camper Truck Tour Podcast continues with a visit to the mighty Mackinac Bridge. With a total span of approximately 5 miles, the Mackinac Bridge connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan uniting the communities of Mackinaw City and St. Ignace, Michigan.The engineering of the Mackinac Bridge was designed to accommodate the high winds, temperature changes and constant changes of weight. MackinawCity is a village on the northern tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Mackinac Bridge crosses the Straits of Mackinac to the Upper Peninsula. Colonial Michilimackinac is a reconstructed 18th...2020-09-2726 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastRuth Bader Ginsburg: My EulogyJustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her life in service to the cause of women's rights and equality. She was a giant in history even while still alive to millions of Americans. She will long be remembered as one of the greatest justices to ever serve on our nation's high court.Arthur Busch appeared in front of Justice Ginsburg as a Prosecutor in 2003. He recounts his memories of her and what her service meant to America.-------Learn more about U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by visiting Northwestern University's Oyez Supreme...2020-09-1912 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastTruck Camper Tour: Lake Michigan and Wilderness State ParkArthur Busch takes his Radio Free Flint podcast on a Truck Camper tour along the magnificent shores of the Great Lakes.Nowhere on earth can this amount of freshwater be found other than Michigan. The coastal towns and parks provide a backdrop for storytelling. Listen in as Radio Free Flint shares trips to Tawas Point Lighthouse, Ossineke State Park near Alpena, Cheboygan State Park, Mackinaw City, and Wilderness State Park on Lake Michigan.----------Want to learn more about Wilderness State Park? Visit the Pure Michigan website.2020-09-1920 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastGypsy Jazz Guitarist Remi HarrisRemi Harris is one of the most accomplished guitarists in the United Kingdom. He grew up in the Midlands of England which has been fertile ground for a world-class guitarists like Robert Plant, etc.Remi Harris has performed at some notable venues including the Montreal Jazz Festival, Buckingham Palace, BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with Jamie Cullum (televised on BBC 4), and live on BBC Radio 2 & 3.Harris has received numerous British Jazz Awards for his work over the past 6 years. Remi's unique style draws inspiration from artists such as Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, Wes M...2020-09-1458 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastLabor Day Tribute: UAW Dir Steve DawesSteve Dawes is a new UAW Regional Director and shares labor's goals and aspirations for the future. He also shares his path to leadership in the UAW. His work in Flint, Michigan has been vital to the area as the Michigan manufacturing workforce has been downsized in the era of globalization. His work in the region which manufactures the America's best selling trucks is critical to the members and the people of Michigan.Steve Dawes was elected UAW Region 1D director Feb. 13, 2020, at a special regional convention. He had served as an assistant director since June 16, 2010, when he was appointed to...2020-09-0757 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastMichigan's Woodstock: Sherwood Forest #20042The story of Sherwood Forest (Davison, Michigan) is an improbable one that is part of Rock and Roll History. In the 1960's and 70's the popular Michigan music festival venue helped launch the careers of many of Michigan's emerging Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. Bob Seger, Stevie Wonder, Alice Cooper, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Ted Nugent, MC5, Sammie Hagar, REO Speedwagon, George Clinton, Blue Oyster Cult, Big Brother and the Holding Company, and Chuck Berry all performed at Sherwood Forest. Bob Seger and Stevie Wonder in particular played frequently at the venue. throughout the 1960's. Sherwood Forest attracted as many...2020-09-0531 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastWild Rice in Michigan with Author Barb BartonBarb Barton is the author of the book Manoomin: The Story of Wild Rice in Michigan. As a lifelong Michigander and an endangered species biologist by training, Barton finds boundless inspiration in the region’s rich history. Manoomin traces the interwoven stories of the Anishinaabek, European colonizers, and the role native wild rice has had in shaping their shared histories. The first book of its kind, Manoomin won a 2018 Michigan History Award in the University Press/Commercial Press category as well as a 2019 Michigan Notable Book Award. For Barton, storytelling and cultural preservation are one in the same. In addition to...2020-08-301h 04
Radio Free Flint PodcastPlanet of the Humans: A Movie About Surviving Climate ChangePlanet of the Humans has already been seen by over 10 million viewers world-wide!! Jeff Gibbs, a Flint native, is a successful documentary filmmaker. Jeff and his lifelong friend, Michael Moore recently released an eco-documentary movie, Planet of the Humans. Jeff grew up in the Beecher area and graduated from Davison High School. Jeff has worked on several of the most successful documentaries in the history of film. His work contributed to winning an Oscar along with many national and international awards. He has written musical scores for 7 movies and won the American Society of Composers and Publishers (ASCAP) Award in 2005 for...2020-08-231h 16
Radio Free Flint PodcastFlint's White Backlash: George Wallace, Don Williamson & Trump #20039Flint's blue collar workers have long led America's political rebellions. History tells us exactly why. My latest podcast examines Flint's blue collar voting history in Presidential elections since 1968. History reveals the common themes that attracted disaffected Flint's southern auto migrants to the presidential campaigns of Gov. George Wallace, Mayor Donald Williamson and President Donald Trump. The alienation of Flint's disaffected auto workers has consequences for America's political stability. Listen to learn more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/radiofreeflint/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/r...2020-08-1620 min
Radio Free Flint Podcast1970's Flint and Other Tall Tales: Jon HarpstJon Harpst is a colorful figure in Flint's history. Jon was instrumental in the beginnings of the Bobby Crim Road Race and getting it to locate in Flint. He shares the early history of what has become one of the best long distance running events in America. Jon was the campaign manager for Flint's first elected Mayor, the late James Rutherford. He also served in the Rutherford administration as Director of Governmental Relations. He was the chief lobbyist for the City of Flint during some tumultuous times. John gives a detailed account of Mayor Rutherford and what kind of man he w...2020-08-1557 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastSuper Lawyer Tom Pabst on Whistleblowers, Police Misconduct and Civil RightsTom R. Pabst has dedicated his legal career to obtaining justice for the underdog, the weak, the powerless and those without a voice. He is recognized by his peers as one of the best trial attorneys in Michigan. He has obtained over a dozen million dollar jury awards for his clients in his career.As a trial attorney, Tom R. Pabst is recognized by Judges as being in the top 5% of attorneys in Michigan. Trial experience includes over 80 major trials with substantial verdicts in the following areas of law: wrongful discharge, civil rights, Whistleblower Protection Act, Federal Constitutional rights, personal injury...2020-08-0959 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastState Rep Tim Sneller: Memories from a 30-Year Career in the Michigan Legislature #20036With over three decades of experience, broad knowledge of both state and local government, and deep roots in the community, Representative Tim Sneller has hit the ground running in the Michigan House of Representatives and is working hard to serve his home community.Currently, Tim is serving his second term in the House of Representatives, representing the 50th House District, which includes the cities of Grand Blanc and Burton, as well as Grand Blanc and Mundy townships. He currently serves on the Energy Policy and Insurance committees, as well as the Democratic Vice Chair of the Transportation Committee.Tim grew...2020-08-0633 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastJudge Herman Marable on his Career, Efforts to Help Kids in the Flint areaJudge Herman Marable has served 20 years on the 68th District Court bench. Over that time he has been active in helping high school students through his charitable initiative : Judge Marable's Student of the Month. He describes how he has helped mentor Flint area youth to attend college and set goals for themselves. His program has worked in conjunction with James Madison College at Michigan State University to introduce Flint area students to the requirements of college. Judge Marable also shares his concerns about how juries in Genesee County are selected. The Courts have long sought to have a broad cross secti...2020-07-2935 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastUM Star Paul Staroba on Bo Schembechler, Touchdowns at the "Big House"and the NFLPaul Staroba was a three-sport standout at St. Matthew High, he enjoyed an outstanding career at the University of Michigan and played several seasons in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns. Paul is a member of the Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame. At St. Matthew, Staroba was All-State in football, basketball and track. He starred on the undefeated teams in football an basketball during his senior year of 1966-67. He started for Michigan at split end and also was the Wolverines' punter and led the Big Ten in punting in 1970 with an average of 41.8. Paul shares stories of growing up...2020-07-2634 min
Radio Free Flint Podcast#32 Schools & Pandemic: Michigan State Rep Sheryl Kennedy Discusses the PlanState Representative Sheryl Kennedy (D-Davison) is a member of the Genesee County state legislative delegation. Her career is off to an amazing start being named to a seat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee where she serves on subcommittees for School Aid & Education, Corrections and Agriculture. Sheryl spent a career in education as a teacher in the Davison School District and later as a school administrator in Oakland County. She has earned the trust of her colleagues as well as Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer. She shares her impressions of Michigan government, her first 18 months in office and how she goes abou...2020-07-2343 min
Radio Free Flint Podcast#31 Murals & Graffiti: Flint Public Art ProjectFlint Public Art Project a non-profit group has helped fuel the creation of over 100 new murals in the City of Flint. This year, the goal for 2020 is to add between 60 to 75 more and artists are needed to make that vision a reality. Local and international muralists have come to Flint and transformed many parts of the city with beautiful and thoughtful murals. This projects has evolved into a activity for those who want to tour the city. Each mural has a computer code enabled to give touring visitors the backstory of the mural, the artist and other information concerning.Sandra Bran...2020-07-1939 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastHarry Barrett FGC Golf Teaching ProThe Flint Golf Club has a place in Michigan history. It been host to the PGA Carling Open in the 1950's. It was where the legendary Arnold Palmer made his debut on the PGA tour. It also hosted Michigan Pro and Amateur championships. There is a reason that PGA golfers, PGA Tour Officials, weekend duffers and others love this course. Harry Barrett is one of those reasons. He has worked with some of the best names in golf (Amy Alcott, Ken Venturi, Greg Reynolds, etc) over his 50 year career as a teaching pro. Harry Barrett is also a legend in Mic...2020-07-1632 min
Radio Free Flint Podcast#29 Michigan Murder Mystery: A Confession but No Bodies?In 1995, in Flint, Michigan Prosecutor Arthur A. Busch received a letter from a man in a prison cell in Starke, Florida. The man wrote that he "wanted to get right with God" as he had just a short time to live. He had been diagnosed with HIV-Aids. His conscience was not clear and he did not want to die without revealing his responsibility for the murder of two men. The Prison letter writer wanted a trip to Michigan to show where he disposed of the dead bodies. He claimed he dumped one body in a Genesee County lake and the other...2020-07-0920 min
Radio Free Flint Podcast#28 Judge Jessica Hammon: Exciting, Smart and a Yoga Teacher for Delinquent KidsJudge Jessica Hammon has an unusual passion for community service and yoga. The new Judge has taken her yoga practice so seriously that she has taken it to the Genesee Valley Regional Detention Center for Youths. There she has introduced those youths detained to trauma based yoga. The idea being the yoga experience will help deal with the stress and trauma they experienced.Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 her appointment of Jessica J. Hammon, age 38, a private practice attorney, to fill a partial term in district court after Mark W. Latchana was appointed in March to a judgeship in G...2020-07-0545 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastCold-Blooded Murders at Mary's Sunshine Dairy #20027Mary's Sunshine Dairy was the forerunner of the more current version of a Genesee County party store. Almost from the start they were victims of robbery. Arthur tells the true crime story of one of the most sensational robbery-murders in Genesee County history, It was a triple murder execution style in the sleepy bedroom community of Flushing, Michigan. Party stores have become the focus of community outrage, upset and protest at times over the past 40 years. Mary's Sunshine Dairy was an iconic chain of local "Party" stores in the Flint, Michigan community. They were ahead of their time. The local chain...2020-07-0210 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastAt 92,Harry Binder, Finishes His Last Crim Road Race.At age 92, Harry Binder finished his last Bobby Crim Road Race. The Binder Family is well known in the Flint area for their successful businesses. During Harry Binder's long business career he owned a radio station, WAMM-AM along with Reliable Furniture Store. His cousin Julius Binder owned Binders' Big and Tall Mens Store. He tells of his file growing up on McFarland Avenue in Flint with other Jewish families. He is a humanitarian raising funds for the needy in Flint and even has a Crim Festival of Races award named in his honor for over 40 years of participation. Harry's storytelling is a...2020-06-2838 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastJudge Chris Christenson. His Path to the Bench.Chris Christenson, is a dynamic lawyer and also a Flint native. He took an unusual path to the Courthouse and becoming President of the Genesee County Bar Association. Chris was a union carpenter when he decided to give up nails and planks for law books. He worked his way through law school as a union carpenter. Recently named a Super Lawyer by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Chris has built his career around community service and activism in the legal profession. He is an expert in construction lawsuits, criminal law, real estate and trial practice. Chris was elected to serve as the Chairpe...2020-06-2416 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastScott & Me: #2: M&S Pop, Dawn Donuts, Kresege Store Selfies and Olive Burgers #24This is the second episode of the Boomer Zone. Arthur Busch and Scott McKinstry, lifelong friends talk about Radio Free Flint and the Boomer Zone. They talk about the selfie photo booth in the 1960's at Kresge's Department Store in downtown Flint, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, Dawn Donuts the Flint's legendary chain of donut shops people grew up on in the 1960s and 1970s. The talk goes to the essence of boomer culture and memories. So listen in and take a stroll down memory lane. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/radiofreeflint/messageSubscribe to the...2020-06-1838 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastToxic Tadpoles and Curious Kids: Flint's First Lead CrisisGeneral Motors dumped leaded automotive paints, thinners, laquors, and other chemicals into a public park and surrounding areas in Flint, Michigan. The most obvious evidence of the environmental dirty deed was covered up with bulldozer and a little dirt. Then in 1953, the area known as the Dixieland Subdivision was built on top of and around this lead laced toxic chemical stew. Testing done in the area showed extremely high levels of lead at 200,000 parts per million in certain areas. In yards of some nearby houses, lead was found at 9,700 ppm. The U.S. government says that humans should not be expose...2020-06-1423 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastGritty Flint: George's Gambling Joint, Armed Robbery and Pinball #20022Most paperboys finish their route at the neighbor's house. Arthur Busch's route finished at a gambling joint on the "strip" in front of a GM factory. He recounts a story of life in gritty Flint, Michigan. In his story, he of delivers the Flint Journal to a bar on his paper route and stumbles onto a robbery. Arthur then faced down the burglar who had sawed off shotgun in hand. The story of the "strip" as it was known to the neighborhood kids is about life in a factory town in the 1960's. It explores the thoughts of boys in handl...2020-06-1120 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastWelcome to Flint: Charlie's Drug Store Murder #20021Arthur Busch narrates a story about the unsolved murder of a Flint drug store owner in 1954. It was the former prosecutor's welcome to Flint as his mom was pregnant for him at the time she witnessed the armed robbery and murder. The murder took place in a 1950's style drug store complete with a soda fountain. He recounts his mother's trauma and what unfolded afterwards. Flint, Michigan was once a wealthy town now has been harmed by globalization, drugs, public health crisis and crime. Today, it is a city that struggles to become relevant to the American people. Perhaps it is jus...2020-06-0715 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastUS Supreme Court & Flint's Gang-Related Murder Case #20020Lawyers dream about appearing before the U.S. Supreme Court. Only a very small number of lawyers ever get the chance. Arthur Busch argued the first Flint criminal case ever to come before the United States Supreme Court, in March 2003. Arthur Busch shares his diary by telling the story of his historic experience.. His story includes what growing up in Flint taught him about winning and lawyering. It is a behind the scenes look at what a lawyer thinks and does to get ready for the biggest case of his career.In late 1991, three teenagers decided they would drive over to H...2020-06-0319 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastFlint Culture Clash: Southerners Find Auto Boomtown USAThe second diary essay by Arthur Busch. Flint, Michigan is a rust-belt factory town. The town was transformed in the 1950's by a great migration of eager southerners seeking work in GM automobile factories. Arthur describes fondly his family and the hillbilly traditions and values they brought to Flint's Dixieland subdivision. He describes his family's southern customs and culture as they assimilate their lives into a northern GM company town. This all during the Golden Age for America's middle class.His neighborhood, Dixieland subdivision, was built on a GM dump site loaded with toxic heavy metals and lead. He describes t...2020-05-3117 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastStudent Diary: A Riot at High SchoolHistory repeats itself. Flint Southwestern experienced violence that most remember as a "race riot" in 1970. The spark that started that racial disturbance was not what people thought at the time. Arthur Busch gives an audio diary of his memories of that incident. He discusses the current model of local policing; militarization of the police that has taken the cops from roles as those who protect and serve to those who occupy and suppress. Policing the police in America 2020 has not reconciled itself to the duties prescribed for Prosecutors and police leaders. Arthur Busch discusses solutions for today's policing crisis. His essay i...2020-05-3118 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastIncome Inequality in a Factory TownArthur Busch discusses the awakening of the northern Hillbillies in the heartland of America. Intellectuals call parts of the country where globalization has decimated manufacturing jobs the "Rustbelt". Income inequality has given rise to white American nationalism. It has found a home in places like Wisconsin, Ohio and Michigan with profound social and political implications. To better understand the ingredients that give rise to this political unrest in the heartland of America, Arthur Busch describes the stark divide between rich and poor in his hometown of Flint, Michigan Southern auto migrants paved the way for an American golden age that brought a...2020-05-2816 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastFlint's Hidden HistoryHop in for a ride with local history columnist Gary Flinn to the halcyon days of flint. Revisit the contributions of oft-overlooked David Buick, the inventive and invaluable Flint auto pioneer who lacked the business savvy to become an auto legend. Travel back to the original Kewpee Burger and wash it down with an old Vernor’s ginger ale before catching a show at Capitol Theatre. In the shadow of Flint's success as an industrial hub and the tragedy that is the water crisis that came to a head in 2014, the fascinating past of Flint has b...2020-05-2634 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastInvestigative Reporter's Most Haunting Murder CasesFlint, Michigan has been one of America's most violent cities for decades. It has been been a national leader in per capita homicides, violent crimes, sexual assaults and arsons. There are many unsolved crimes. Did you ever wonder what the back story was on some of these crimes? What goes into an investigative journalists efforts to dig to get the real story? Two veteran criminal investigators, one a seasoned former prosecutor the other a veteran investigative crime reporter discuss notorious criminal cases. They both worked the same beat but in different roles. They discuss some of the the big cases incl...2020-05-2352 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastFlint's 1960's "Golden Age" Memories: Hot Rod Cars, Music and GirlsWhy are Baby Boomers looking back reveling in memories of the "golden age" of the 1960's and 1970's? Hot Rod cars, movies, music, girls and all that made up their youth seem to be fair game for conversation these days. Is it a look away from chaotic times? Is is a fair assessment that times were really better than now? This podcast features Arthur Busch and Scott McKinstry who met in the 1960's and grew up in the 1970's. One rather liberal and the other a self-described "anarchist". One that went to Michigan State University and the other the very conser...2020-05-1631 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastA Career in Journalism In a Place Like No OtherSo is it fake news or just the facts you don't want to hear or accept? Do headlines belie the news story? What is the future of local news coverage in Michigan. Our guest is Rhonda Sanders who worked as a journalist for 40 years in the Flint area. She was a beat reporter, neighborhood reporter and a columnist for the Flint Journal most of her career. In 1995, she authored a book about Flint's African American Community the Bronze Pillars: An Oral History of African Americans in Flint. Her coverage of Flint's neighborhoods was legendary. Over her career she became one of the...2020-05-1242 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastOldtime Baseball News: From Hobby to Dream JobFlint natives Scott and Michael McKinstry started and published Old Time Baseball News, a national baseball publication spotlighting retired baseball players. The paper was published in Flint for 12 years until the business was sold due to illness. Scott recounts meeting up with numerous major league baseball players including the members of the 1968 Detroit Tigers. Scott traveled the nation interviewing the past greats of baseball including Detroit Tiger great Charlie Gerhinger, Hall of Fame Member Ted Williams, Dennis McLain, Mark "the Bird" Fidrych and many others. Scott tells of the fun and joy he got from being around baseball for a dozen...2020-05-0440 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastA Champion for Flint's PoorRev Fr. Phillip Schmitter, currently assigned to Christ the King Catholic Church. He has spent nearly 50 years of his life serving Flint's catholic community at a variety of churches. His career has been marked by his passion and devotion to serving the poor. In the finest of Catholic traditions, Father Phil has been a fierce advocate for Flint's minority community on such issues as environmental racism, poverty, hunger and seeking dignity for those who are the least among us. His work is legendary in Flint's minority community. He lived in public housing in Flint for three decades to be closer to t...2020-04-2536 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastA Grand National BMX Racer and Auto GypsyDennis Ybarra is a General Motors auto gypsy and a Grand National BMX Race Champion. Dennis, who has been laid off and transferred an amazing number of times. During his career he has learned to accept more layoffs than he can count. He shares his personal story about the anxiety that is caused when the economic winds of change result in his having to accept transfers to far away auto plants just to maintain his position with the company. He describes his life growing up in a General Motors factory town and living in a house with a General Motors fact...2020-04-2230 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastSports Broadcaster Recalls Flint's Best Athletes #20007FlintTom Skinner has spent decades broadcasting Flint area athletic events. His remarkable career has made him one of the best known sports broadcasters in Mid-Michigan and beyond. Tom figures that in his career he has broadcast over 1,700 athletic contests. His journey in broadcasting has been his passion. He is a regular at MHSAA football and basketball events Mid-Michigan. Tom shares his observations about some of the greatest athletes and coaches to ever play or coach in the Flint area. hTom Skinner has spend decades broadcasting Flint area athletic events. His remarkable career has made him one of the best known sports...2020-04-1833 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastJFK, Coors, Golf: Flint's Trailblazer Leo Seide #20006Leo Seide, has been an affable pioneer in Michigan business, politics, civil rights, golf and real estate development. He is truly a Flint treasure. Leo was the "father" of the PGA Carling Open convincing the Carling Brewing Company to sponsor a PGA Tournament in 1957. A young Arnold Palmer played in the tournament at the Flint Golf Club. The Carling Open later became the Buick Open and moved to Warwick Hills Golf Club, Behind the scenes, Leo Seide was was a respected voice in political circles at all levels. He was a close friend and adviser to former Michigan Governor John Swanson...2020-04-1529 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastJeff Natchez, DO: A Detroit Tiger Baseball DreamIn 1971, Flint optometrist Jeff Natchez was a 6th round draft choice of the Detroit Tigers. He was scouted and signed by legendary Detroit Tigers General Manager Bill Lajoie. Jeff spent 5 years in the Tigers minor league system. Jim Leyland, former Tigers manager, was Natchez' first minor league manager in 1971- Leyland was 26 years old and in his first year as a manager at the time. Jeff played with some of baseball's future stars, including Tigers catcher Lance Parrish and Tigers legend Mark "The Bird" Fidrych. Following his baseball career, Natchez became a Doctor of Optometry and practiced in Reno, Nevada...2020-04-1338 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastOde to John PrineOde to singer/songwriter John Prine who died this week. John Prine's music spoke of the culture of the Southern migrants who left the coal mines and their rented farms in places like Kentucky and Tennessee. He left a rich legacy of songs that document all aspects of life in America. His powerful lyrics put in the company of the best songwriters like Bob Dylan, Robert Earl Keen and Neil Young. His work describes the life that the people of Flint, Michigan and other rust belt towns where southern migrants settled. Grammy Award winner John Prine's humor and searing insight into...2020-04-0811 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastAmericana tribute to Working People of Flint #20003 Singer Dan Hall and songwriter David Norris share stories of nearly 40 years authoring songs about the Great Lakes and the American labor movement. Their important work has been featured on PBS documentary specials about the UP and Shipwrecks on the Great Lakes. Their work has been part of the Shipwreck Museum in Paradise, Michigan and the Flint Labor Museum. Dan and David, both with Flint, Michigan roots, have written some of the best Great Lakes Americana songs. Their work documents the struggles of working people and culture of Michigan. They share with you the song sit-down strike ballad "1937" as a tribut...2020-04-0736 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastRadio Free Flint Podcast: Voices from America's Heartland (Trailer)--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/radiofreeflint/messageSubscribe to the Radio Free Flint Podcast mailing list free of charge. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin.2020-04-0300 min
Radio Free Flint PodcastMusician Rachel Cole: Flint Roots #20001Rachel Cole is a Nashville, Tennessee musician with Flint roots. Her music has Nashville soul with Americana roots. She is a vibrant young musician whose first album is to be released summer 2020. All songs on this album were written and recorded in her hometown of Nashville. She shares with us for the first time her song Rugged Road. She also give us a view of the road a talented young musician travels. She shares advice for others who want to pursue in musical performance.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/radiofreeflint/messageSubscribe to the Radio...2020-04-0320 min